Allocative Efficiency Is Achieved When the Production Is Such That

question 276

Multiple Choice

Allocative efficiency is achieved when the production is such that

• A) the marginal benefit exceeds the marginal cost by as much as possible.
• B) marginal cost equals zero.
• C) marginal benefit is equal to marginal cost.
• D) the production point is on the PPF.
• E) None of the above is true.

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